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FX54 YXV

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,284 miles

Offside Front Lower sill slightly corroded near wheel arch.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,443 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rust around fuel cap

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,434 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind bumper inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tuyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 81,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,695 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 74,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2012 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,519 miles

front floors have surface rust

innersills have surface rust

Fail 19 Nov 2011 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floors have surface rust

innersills have surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,544 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,544 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,966 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FX54 YXV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX54 YXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX54 YXV registered?

FX54 YXV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is FX54 YXV safe to buy?

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